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Medical Social Worker
Summary
Title:Medical Social Worker
ID:1259
Department:Regulatory
State:PA
City:Philadelphia
Description

Medical Social Worker

SIGNING BONUS

ImpactBio has partnered with a growing Philadelphia based Home Health Care Agency to support them with their staffing needs. This is 1099 Contract Position for signing on, with potential for additional work in 2020. Our client is looking for a Medical Social Worker with a $500.00 total sign-on bonus. There is a $250.00 sign-on bonus/credentialing bonus and another $250.00 upon completion of the discharge of the patient. This particular case will be federally surveyed. Our Director of Nursing will provide all additional training if necessary. The Medical Social Worker assists and counsels patients and families with financial, social and emotional concerns. The Medical Social Worker aids patients and their families with personal and environment difficulties which interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from home health care. The Medical Social Worker assists in coordinating discharge plans for home health patients.

Benefits after Credentialing:

  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Personalized service
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) investment plan
  • Referral bonuses
  • Free liability insurance coverage
  • Weekly pay
  • Direct Deposit or Pay Card option

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provides medical social work in accordance with the home health plan of treatment/plan of care.
  • Assists the physician and other members of the home health team to understand the significance of social and emotional factors related to the patient’s care.
  • Assesses and reassesses social and emotional factors in order to help the patient and family to cope with problems of daily living and to help them follow medical recommendations to maximize the patient’s health condition relative to their prognosis.
  • Recognizes and utilizes community and family resources to assist the patient in long-term plans for life in the community or to learn to live within the patient’s disability.
  • Counsels patients and families concerning the facilitation of the medical plan of treatment.
  • Within 72 hours of referral, develops the plan of care with the physician, home health team, and patient/family to deal with personal, financial and environmental difficulties that may interfere with the health and wellness continuum.
  • Assists and participates in discharge planning for the patient.
  • Develops, prepares, maintains and submits individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to agency policies.
  • Maintains continuity of patient care with other health professionals and community resources.
  • Attends/coordinates patient care conferences. Initiates patient conferences of complex family and patients whose needs require measures beyond routine care conferences.

 

Qualifications / Requirements:

  • Master’s degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
  • Minimum one year of experience in social work in a health care setting
  • Licensed as a Social Worker in Pennsylvania or meets all education and experience requirements for licensure in the state.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with Pennsylvania requirements.
  • This position requires the Medical Social Worker to work in a variety of environments (housing styles, cleaning and maintenance, heating and cooling) during visits to patients in their place of residence.
  • Visual/hearing ability must be sufficient to comprehend written/verbal communication.
  • Must have ability sufficient to ambulate throughout a patient's home, navigating stairs and other physical barriers typical to private residences.
  • Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and travel to and visit in patient’s homes in varying weather and road conditions.
  • Must be able to deal effectively with stress.

 

 

 

Or client is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D. We appreciate your interest in our company, however; only qualified candidates will be considered.


To apply, visit www.impact-bio.com

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